Work Group on Returning Non-Delinquent Youths
In August 2024, the Executive Committee approved the Work Group on Returning Non-Delinquent Youths which will be comprised of a diverse mix of ICJ personnel, ex officio members, and other key stakeholders. The Work Group is charged with reviewing related ICJ reports, conducting further analysis, and prioritizing strategies for addressing top concerns. The Work Group will conduct additional research on underlying issues and determine whether the issues would be best addressed by adaptive or technical solutions. The other standing committees will also play essential roles in improving responses to non-delinquent runaways.
Top concerns identified include:
- Lack of understanding or alignment between ICJ Rules and child welfare agency requirements and practices.
- Lack of communication between state ICJ Offices about the circumstances in which the youth was located.
- Lack of clarity about ICJ requirements related to pick-up and detention of runaways.
Read the full survey report: 2024 Returning Non-Delinquent Runaways
View the Fact Sheet on ICJ Returns and Non-Delinquent Runaways
2024 - 2025 Meeting Dates:
- November , 2024 @ 12pm ET
- December , 2024 @ 12pm ET
- January , 2025 @ 12pm ET
- February , 2025 @ 12pm ET
- March , 2025 @ 12pm ET
- April , 2025 @ 12pm ET
- May , 2025 @ 12pm ET
- June , 2025 @ 12pm ET
- July ,2025 @ 12pm ET